People often deride genetically modified (GM) food or food that contains genetically-modified organisms (GMO) as "Frankenfood." Surely, I'm not the only one who thinks that calling it "Frankenfood" makes it sound cool?
Consumer groups have long demanded that the FDA require food manufacturers to clearly label their products that include GMOs, efforts that manufacturers have strenuously--and so far successfully--resisted. The manufacturers fear that consumers will avoid products containing GMOs, despite the fact that there has been no clear evidence that these foods are dangerous; indeed, manufacturers tout the benefits of GM foods.
Considering the fact that consumers, unless they religiously buy only the most organic of organic products, have likely been eating GM products for some time, and considering the additional fact that some light internet research can reveal whether someone's favorite foodstuffs contain GMOs whether or not the manufacturers label the products, thes resistance to labelling makes no sense. Indeed, it's counterproductive: The more food manufacturers resist labels, the less consumers will accept at face value that there is nothing to worry about. If there is nothing to hide, why hide it?
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